Introduction

The National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest has yet again attracted some of the world's best traveler photographers and curated some of the best pictures from over 18,000 artists. Here is the proverbial tip of the iceberg of some of the most stunning travel shots you can only dream of taking some day (unless you're an award-winning pro, of course).

[Editor's Note: Titles and captions were provided and written by the photographers themselves.]

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